# 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `516981` · 2005-01-14 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 62,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN FRACTURE OF C-SPINE.  THE DRIVER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.   THIS MAY HAVE INCREASED THE SEVERITY OF THE INJURY.  VEHICLE IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION BY INSURANCE COMPANIES AND LEGAL COUNSEL.  *JB
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